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A packed house did the expected Sunday and acclaimed Sheila Malcolmson as the NDP candidate for an upcoming provincial by-election in Nanaimo.

Island Health is advising illicit drug users and their family and friends to keep life-saving naloxone kits close at hand. “Don’t keep the naloxone kit in your car,” said Tracey Thompson, Island Health’s regional harm reduction co-ordinator.

There was no winning ticket for the $60 million jackpot in Friday night's Lotto Max draw. There were also 46 Maxmillions prizes of $1 million each up for grabs, and 19 of them were won by ticket holders across the country.

If approved, the new rates would come into effect on April 1, 2019

Work to remove building and hazardous waste begins after completion of permit process

Students at Brooks Secondary School in Powell River buck national trend, according to principal

BCLC’s annual holiday tradition continues – reminding parents and adults that lottery products such as Scratch & Wins are a form of gambling, and not suitable gifts for children and minors.

Vancouver Coastal Health staffers gave demonstration on the life-saving medication

BC Centre for Disease Control influenza experts are advising British Columbians that influenza activity is increasing as we head into the holiday period.

Availability of apartment rentals drops to 1.4 per cent